Inspection Checklist - GMB

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TRAFFIC ROUTE&PASSAGEWAYS Are there separate routes for pedestrians and traffic(eg fork lift trucks,etc)in the workplace? NO URGENT ACTION ACTION ACTION COMMENTS Are aisles,passageways and traffic routes free from obstructions and other hazards,and clearly marked for safe movement of people, vehicles and materials? Have measures been taken to prevent workers from being struck by moving materials or vehicles? Are warning notices,signs or signals posted where hazardous conditions exist? Are barriers placed around temporary floor openings,and used to restrict access to dangerous machines and processes? Are sharp,dangerous or hot objects removed,or located so that workers cannot be hurt accidentally? EMERGENCY EXITS Are all fire escapes and routes to emergency exit free from obstacles? Are all emergency escape exits clearly marked? Are there enough fire extinguishers of the correct type within easy reach and near each exit? Have workers been instructed in the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency? FALLS OR FALLING OBJECTS Are all staircases secure and fitted with suitable handrails? Are ladders,platforms,crawling boards and other equipment for working at heights in good repair and suitable for the task? Are all fragile roofs and surfaces clearly identified? Have measures been taken to prevent falls into vessels containing dangerous substances? Are materials and objects adequately stored or stacked to prevent them from falling and causing injury? Are vehicles unloaded safely,without workers having to climb on top vehicles or loads? ELECTRICAL SAFETY Are there any exposed,loose or entangled wires or connections? Are all switchboxes,panel boards and sockets provided with suitable covers? Is all electrical equipment effectively earthed? Is all electrical equipment regularly inspected for signs of wear and tear?
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Have all substances used in the workplace been assessed and adequately controlled under the COSHH Regulations? NO URGENT ACTION ACTION ACTION COMMENTS Have safer materials and substances been substituted where possible? Are dust or fume producing machines enclosed or isolated? Are sources of hazardous gases or vapours completely enclosed or sealed? Is local exhaust ventilation adequate? Is it regularly cleaned and maintained? Is suitable protective equipment provided where exposure cannot be controlled by other means? HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Is work organised to eliminate or minimise the handling of hazardous materials? Where direct handling is unavoidable,are workers provided with suitable personal protective equipment,clothing and gloves? Are there emergency procedures and facilities for dealing with chemical spillages and other accidents? Are all hazardous substances and materials properly labelled? Is suitable protective equipment provided with the full information, instruction and training on the hazards of the materials? PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Has the need to use personal protective equipment been minimised by the introduction of other risk control measures? Is the protective equipment provided(eg safety glasses,face shields, masks,ear defenders, safety footwear,helmets,gloves,etc)suitable for the task? Has all protective equipment which is used only at work been provided at no cost to the worker? Is all protective equipment in good condition and well maintained? Have all workers who use personal protective equipment been provided with full information on the risks they are being protected from,and given instruction and training on proper use of the equipment?
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